KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,496 km
10,872 miles
LGS
Malargue
Argentina
Distance
17,496 km
10,872 mi / 9,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LGS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport
IATA Code KTM LGS
ICAO Code VNKT SAMM
City Kathmandu Malargue
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Mendoza
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,685 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -35.490000, -69.570000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Malargue (LGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport (LGS) in Malargue, Argentina is 17,496 kilometers (10,872 miles / 9,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:43 in Kathmandu, it's 03:58 in Malargue. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Malargue (LGS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport (LGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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